How can I get my attorney to work my insurance claim settlement faster? If you are finding this page, it is likely that there is a lack of communication between you and your attorney. If you feel like your case is not moving fast enough, the first thing you should do is speak with your […]
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What is the difference between a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
What is the difference between a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy? The main difference between these two kinds of bankruptcy is how your debt is discharged. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you restructure and reduce the total amount of your debt; however, you make payments on your debts over a three to […]
Read more...When my auto accident case is settled, does the settlement check come to me or my attorney?
When my auto accident case is settled, does the settlement check come to me or my attorney? Normally, the insurance company will send a check to your attorney with your attorney’s name on it and your name on it. When the attorney receives the check, he or she will deposit the entire amount of the […]
Read more...The Importance of Keeping a Medical Journal after your Automobile Accident
The Importance of Keeping a Medical Journal after your Automobile Accident After being injured in an automobile accident, there are many doctors and medical facilities with whom you will treat with, including some of the following: ambulances, hospitals, emergency rooms, radiologists, chiropractors, primary care physicians, neurologists and/or orthopaedists. Creating a medical journal will help keep […]
Read more...How to Obtain a Durham Police Report
How to Obtain a Durham Police Report The following information is a step-by-step guide to help you obtain a free police report from the City and County of Durham. There are four options for acquiring a police report: By Phone, By Fax, By Mail, and In-Person. Please note that perusing reports at the Durham Police […]
Read more...Free Form Friday: Form Release of Liability
Free Form Friday: Form Release of Liability Today our free form is a release of liability. If for some reason you find yourself at fault for damaging someone else’s property or for causing someone else’s injury, then before you pay for any property damage and/or injuries you are going to want the other person to […]
Read more...What is Contributory Negligence?
What is Contributory Negligence? Let’s first start off by defining what negligence is. Negligence in North Carolina occurs when a person fails to act as a reasonable and prudent person would act in order to protect himself and others from injury or damage. The next question is how do reasonable and prudent people drive their […]
Read more...How much rental car reimbursement does the insurance company owe me?
How much rental car reimbursement does the insurance company owe me? Quick Answer: The insurance company owes you the cost of renting a similar vehicle during the reasonable time that it would take to repair your vehicle (you do not actually have to rent a vehicle, and you do not actually have to repair your […]
Read more...Why do personal injury attorneys recommend certain chiropractors?
Why do personal injury attorneys recommend certain chiropractors? Does the attorney get compensated for the recommendation? First, we do not receive any referral fee or other compensation from a chiropractor, physical therapist, urgent care, hospital or any other medical facility. Second, we do not have any specific plan or agenda regarding which medical provider you […]
Read more...Do I have to give the insurance company my social security number?
Do I have to give the insurance company my social security number? The practical answer is yes. The legal answer is the circumstances determine if you have to provide your social security number to the insurance company. First let’s talk about why the insurance adjuster is asking for your social security number. The primary legal […]
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